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NEW MUSIC: Emotional - Emotional

Experimental electronic duo Emotional have released their self-titled debut album today and I love it. Plain and straightforward. Maybe a little bit like the album itself because it comes without any frills or superfluous. The album is more on the minimalistic and sparsely instrumented side but that is already a

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Q&A with CeaseTone

CeaseTone is an electro-indie-rock band from Reykjavik, Iceland that originated from the solo project of Hafsteinn Þráinsson. I no longer remember how and when exactly I came across CeaseTone’s debut album “Two Strangers,” which I got instantly enamored with, but when I decided to head to this year’s

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SONG PICK: Elle Exxe - Sick

It’s almost impossible not to fall for the allure of “Sick”, the highly infectious new single by Elle Exxe. “Sick” is catchy dark-pop, with edge and style, and aside from Elle Exxe’s powerful vocals, the guitar solo at the end of the track is especially rad. Elle Exxe

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NEW VIDEO: Whyte Lytes - Go Get It [Premiere]

“Go Get It” by U.K. indie-rockers Whyte Lytes, is a catchy guitar driven song, with an edgy vibe that got me after the first listen – roughly three months ago. Much to my chagrin, I forgot about it again, surrounded by a constant flow of new music. The more I

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3 Is A Band: VanLadyLove

VanLadyLove, an electro-pop/rock trio from Provo, UT are going on a tour across the United States and since they also make a stop in New York City, Pianos that is, I was curious how they would sound like, especially since they are three! Turns out Travis Van Hoff (vocals,

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SONG PICK: Bad Feelings - For You

As if a song title like “For You” would not get my attention already, then these bright, blissful synths lines do the trick with their distinct 80s feel, evoking memories of some of the best romantic movies of that time. “For You” is the latest absolutely gorgeous single by L.

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NEW VIDEO: Dan Owen - Made To Love You

Singer/songwriter Dan Owen, hailing from Shrewsbury located somewhere between Birmingham and Liverpool in England, released a powerful video to his already amazing single “Made to Love You”. What makes the video so compelling, is its strong, thought-provoking narrative. In contrary to some other videos who take over with their

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MUSIC QUOTES: Making A Song Happen

Striking Matches live at Rockwood Music Hall, October 2015

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NEW TRACK: The Away Days - World Horizon

“World Horizon” attracts with a beautifully melancholic vibe, a pulsating flow, dreamy surf-rock guitars and soft, bright vocals. This latest single by The Away Days is alluring on its own, but knowing where this music is being created adds to the allure, I think. I came across this dream-pop quartet

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VIDEO: EMOTIONAL - Living in XTC

There is something simply irresistible about a sparsely instrumented track, with hypnotic vocals, and repetitive lyrics which all sounds unassuming on the surface but “Living in XTC” is too edgy and at the same time highly alluring to be easily dismissed. “Living in XTC” is the latest single by experimental

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SONG PICK: André Tajchman - Outbreath

The bright, soulful vocals stand in stark contrast with the desolation of the lyrical content and the downtempo, dark synth-pop of “Outbreath”. Yet together, this accounts for something irresistibly beautiful. “Outbreath” is the latest single by Belgian indie-artist André Tajchman based in London. There is also a shimmer of optimism

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SONG PICK: Birrrd - Coyote (Part 1)

From Birrrd‘s just released EP “Daisy Chain” comes the single “Coyote (Part 1)” and there’s something highly alluring about the beautifully flowing,  dreamy track with its super laid-back vibe. Ned Joyner, who goes by Birrrd, says about this project: Last winter, I found myself at a crossroads. I’

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NEW MUSIC: The Hecks - The Hecks (Album)

The Hecks are an industrial, dark post-punk, noise trio from Chicago consisting of Andy Mosiman (guitar, vocals), Dave Vettraino (guitar, vocals) and Zach Hebert (drums,vocals) and their spectacular self-titled debut album dropped today. Bright, jangly guitars that stand in stark contrast with the dark, hypnotic vocals and the more

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Q&A with The Snaz

The Snaz are a joyful and simply super cool indie-rock band from Brattleboro, Vermont, comprised of Dharma Ramirez (vocals, guitar), Nina Cates (bass, vocals), Zack James (drums) and Mavis Eaton (keys, vocals). We are huge fans of the four-piece and saw them live in Austin, for SXSW 2015 and then

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SONG PICK: Archivist - Everything Is Wanted

“Everything Is Wanted” comes with a moody, soulful 70s disco vibe and a generous touch of dreaminess. There are staccato disco bleeps, cascading tripped out synths and the lyrical content like “If you took away time…” is set to sound so beautiful, it makes you think and… feel. “Everything Is

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NEW TRACK: Red Rum Club - Everybody's Friend

There is something cinematic about “Everybody’s Friend”. Maybe it is the distinct horn section elements that provide the song with a touch of old Western or Tarantino films mystique. But make no mistake, the five indie-rockers Red Rum Club from Liverpool keep the song grounded in a gritty, urban

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[PHOTOS] Omni Brought Their Alluring Lo-Fi Pop to Mercury Lounge

It hardly ever rained Summer 2016 in New York City but that Sunday night, when Brooklyn’s Eaters and Atlanta’s Omni were on the bill at Mercury Lounge, it poured down. Luckily, the rain stopped ahead of their show, so nobody’s mood got dampened by wet clothing or

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SONG PICK: BOYS - Off To New York City

As a Brooklyn based blog, how can we possibly say ‘no’ to a track called “Off To New York City”? You are always welcome here, boys! “Off To New York City” is the latest single by West London quartet BOYS and the perfect mix of jangly California style surf-rock and

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MUSIC QUOTES: Pop Music

Von Sell at The Good Room, April 2016

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NEW TRACK: NGOD - Can You Hear Me?

“Can You Hear Me?” is one of these feel-good-tracks that put immediately a smile on your face and most likely has the whole band in smiles too. Amidst the upbeat and slightly swanky vibe appears a distinct, super cool rock guitar, equally cool drums, as well as strong and bright

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SONG PICK: Jon Prezant - Only Love [EXCLUSIVE PREMIERE]

With his instantly appealing, soft and rich vocals, Jon Prezant holds our attention from the start. Initially, “Only Love” appears to be a slow, quiet song but rapidly picks up speed, and then it evolves into a stunning dance beat number with pulsating drums, big synth arrangements, beautifully soaring vocals

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[PHOTOS] The Landmarks Play a Lively Show at Pine Box Rock Shop

The Landmarks are a five-piece indie-band, from Ann Arbor, MI on the move to Seattle, WA. Touring their EP “Challenge”, they made a stop in Brooklyn, at Pine Box Rock Shop, and a day after at Manhattan’s Pianos. We caught The Landmarks in Brooklyn and were lucky to experience

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RELEASED TODAY: isle&fever - Far Away

“Summer Days and Disco Nights” is isle&fever‘s tagline and listening to their brand new single “Far Away”, it becomes clear that this catchphrase is more than just a promise but a dream come true. “Far Away” bubbles and sparkles with a lively tropical night feel, disco beats,

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SONG PICK: Curse Of Lono - Five Miles

Listening to “Five Miles” by alt-rock quintet  Curse Of Lono, I instantly got this warm, fuzzy feeling that great music can cause. Nicely strumming acoustic guitar, some steel guitar thrown in, deep, soft and rich vocals with an overall laid-back and slightly groovy vibe. I felt reminded of some favorite

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3 Is A Band: FACIAL

Most cool music discoveries have a story, some do not, yet others have a more personal one. The latter is true for FACIAL, a fascinating noise-rock trio from Los Angeles. When I first listened to their debut album “Mistress”, and then on repeat some more, I knew I wanted to